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Robert Morris men’s basketball preview: Colonials set to embark on 2nd season in Horizon League after tough debut
Robert Morris enters its second season of men’s basketball in the Horizon League with the idea of concentrating on … basketball. The other stuff that seemingly got in the way last year — covid-19, dissension, defections — shouldn’t be a distraction again this season. Except, sometimes, when you least expect...
Penn State players earn Big Ten weekly awards after win over Maryland
Two Penn State seniors earned Big Ten player of the week honors for their performance in the Nittany Lions’ win over Maryland on Saturday. Safety Ji’Ayir Brown was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week as he played a big role in holding the Terrapins to 14 points. Brown...
Florida QB Anthony Richardson injured knee dancing at Gators’ team hotelVideo
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson has displayed some impressive moves but should perhaps plan to stick to the football field. Known for his pre-game backflips and long scoring plays, the redshirt freshman injured his knee while dancing on the eve of the Gators’ 40-17 loss at South Carolina....
Steelers vs. Bears: RB Anthony McFarland inactive for Steelers
A week after Anthony McFarland’s 2021 debut, the Pittsburgh Steelers running back was back in street clothes for a game. McFarland was announced as a healthy scratch for Monday night’s game against the Chicago Bears. The second-year speedster began the season on injured reserve after suffering a knee injury during...
Pitt’s Jeff Capel confronts the unexpected after losing 2 starting guards
Jeff Capel spent the offseason preparing for what he knew would happen. He was aware of Justin Champagnie’s interest in the NBA. He was painfully aware of the five players who transferred in the midst of a roster overhaul, two not even waiting for the end of the 2020-21 season....
Jack Eichel ready for surgery, recovery expected to take 3 months
LAS VEGAS — Forward Jack Eichel said Monday he is relieved the blockbuster trade that sent him from the Buffalo Sabres to the Vegas Golden Knights is behind him and he is looking forward to being on the ice with his new team, even though it may take about three...
Odell Beckham Jr. officially waived by Browns, can be claimed
CLEVELAND — Odell Beckham Jr. is up for grabs. The challenging wide receiver, who has battled injuries the past few seasons, was waived Monday by the Cleveland Browns and can be taken by any NFL team at a $7.25 million price tag for the rest of this season. Beckham essentially...
Short work week disrupts Pitt’s Sunday routine; Pat Narduzzi forced to miss Mass
Sunday started badly for Pat Narduzzi. “I didn’t get to Mass,” Pitt’s coach said. “Sunday, I like to get to 7:30 (a.m.) Mass. That’s the first bad part of the day because we were in the office before that.” The day did get better, however, as soon as Pitt associate...
Pine-Richland alum Kevin Rader activated by Steelers for game vs. Bears
After playing with just two active tight ends last week, the Pittsburgh Steelers ensured they’d have a third available to them for Monday night’s game against the Chicago Bears. Pine-Richland alumnus Kevin Rader was elevated from the practice squad, the team announced Monday afternoon. Headed into Monday, Rader’s prior NFL...
Penguins extend support to Mars goaltender
The Pittsburgh Penguins extended an invitation to the Mars hockey team to host their game Monday against South Fayette at UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex in Cranberry. The gesture comes nearly two weeks after Mars’ goaltender, a girl, was the target of vile taunts from an opposing fan base. On Oct....
After South Side arrest, Pitt guard Ithiel Horton suspended indefinitely
Pitt basketball player Ithiel Horton has been suspended indefinitely after he was arrested Saturday morning and charged with punching a police officer on the South Side. During the suspension, he will be ineligible to participate in practices and games. Horton, a redshirt junior who was expected to be a starting...
Pirates to open 2022 season single-game ticket sales to general public Nov. 16
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced Monday that single-game tickets for the 2022 season, which features Opening Day against the St. Louis Cardinals and interleague games against the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays, will go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. Nov. 16. Tickets...
This date in sports history: Nov. 8
1942 — Parker Hall of the Cleveland Rams throws seven interceptions against the Green Bay Packers. 1952 — Maurice Richard of the Montreal Canadiens becomes the NHL’s leading career goal scorer with his 325th in a 6-4 victory over the Chicago Black Hawks. 1959 — Elgin Baylor of the Minneapolis...
NCAA streamlines constitution, set to give power to schools
The NCAA on Monday set the stage for a dramatic restructuring of college sports that will give each of its three divisions the power to govern itself. The nation’s biggest and most influential governing body in college athletics released a draft of an 18 1/2-page constitution, cut down from 43...
Norwin graduate Declan O’Brien playing big role for Allegheny football
Declan O’Brien is hungry for more. The Norwin graduate has emerged as one of Allegheny’s top receivers as a sophomore, and he credited some of his success to a bulkier frame. After being listed at 138 pounds as a high school junior, he entered college at 150. Now, he said...
Penn State men’s basketball preview: Vets hoping coaching change yields fast results
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Myles Dread understands his final season at Penn State could be considered a rebuilding year. He also believes the Nittany Lions can build something special on the fly. The senior guard is one of a few familiar faces back for an older team looking to rebound...
Robert Morris women’s basketball preview: With talented sophomore Sol Castro, better things could be on Horizon
There was nothing simple about Sol Castro’s first year with the Robert Morris women’s basketball team. Between playing during a pandemic, navigating numerous quarantines throughout the season and adjusting to life away from home for the first time, Castro dealt with hurdle after hurdle as a freshman. Oh yeah, and...
Mark Madden: Missing playoffs would hurt Penguins economically but be ideal for rebuild
For the Penguins, the best thing would be to miss the playoffs and begin a rebuilding process that gets pushed back and made harder every year they strive in vain for “one more run.” The absolute worst-case scenario is to be in contention for a postseason spot come the NHL’s...
Terry Bradshaw rips Aaron Rodgers over vaccine status: ‘You lied to everyone’Video
Former Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw did not hold back Sunday during FOX’s pregame NFL show when the subject of Green Bay Aaron Rodgers and his covid vaccination status arose. “I’d give Aaron Rodgers some advice,” Bradshaw said, during the show at the Naval Academy in Annapolis. “It would have been...
First Call: Steelers already big favorites for next week; James Conner and Le’Veon Bell star in wins with new teams
Monday’s “First Call” is already looking ahead to the Steelers game next week before they play the Chicago Bears Monday night. A pair of former Steelers running backs made the highlight clips Sunday. And the next opponent for the Penguins finally made things go right. Let’s not get ahead of...
Madden Monday: Penguins should sub out goalie Tristan Jarry for shootouts
Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Tristan Jarry has struggled in shootouts so far this year. In this week’s “Madden Monday” podcast, Mark Madden of 105.9 The X says the Penguins can’t tolerate that shortcoming. “When you are a borderline playoff team, you can’t have a goalie that (stinks) in shootouts,” Madden said....
Tim Benz: Steelers can now use positive reinforcement for run game — on both sides of the ball
When the Pittsburgh Steelers were scuffling at 1-3, there was plenty of room for negative reinforcement from the coaching staff if it decided to go that route. “Here is what you are doing wrong. Go fix it.” Well, some of that must’ve worked, as the Steelers have won three in...
Pirates catcher Jacob Stallings adds name to Gold Glove winners, excited to wear new label
Jacob Stallings wouldn’t allow himself to look at the Rawlings Gold Glove Award winners at his position until his name was on it, so the Pittsburgh Pirates catcher was excited to finally scan the list. When Stallings finally indulged, he realized that would be recognized alongside past multiple Gold Glove...
Pirates A to Z: With a shot as a starter, Phillip Evans couldn’t avoid injures, inconsistent bat
During the offseason, the Tribune-Review will offer Pirates A to Z: An alphabetical player-by-player look at the 40-man roster, from outfielder Anthony Alford to pitcher Miguel Yajure. Player: Phillip Evans Positions: First base, third base, outfield Throws: Right Bats: Right Age: 29 Height: 5-foot-10 Weight: 210 pounds 2021 MLB statistics:...
Minor league report: Alex D’Orio gets 1st win as Nailers beat Fuel
Goaltender Alex D’Orio made 24 saves on 26 shots to record his first win of the season for the Wheeling Nailers in a 5-2 home victory against the Indy Fuel at WesBanco Arena in Wheeling, W.Va. on Sunday. Forward Patrick Watling had a hat trick for Wheeling (3-3-0-0) while forwards...
